After Driving Off-Road; Before Driving Off-Road - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Driving tips
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Avoid high engine speeds. Drive at
R
appropriate engine speeds (maximum
3000 rpm).
Do not shift the automatic transmission to
R
transmission position N.
Always check the vehicle for damage after
R
off-road driving.
i Information about retrofitting special all-
terrain tires is available from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
H
Environmental note
Protection of the environment is of primary
importance. Treat nature with respect.
Observe all prohibiting signs.
Checklist before driving off-road
X
Engine oil level: check the engine oil level
and add oil if necessary.
Only then does the engine receive enough
oil when the vehicle is standing on a steep
incline.
! If the engine oil warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in motion, stop the
vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible.
Check the engine oil level. The engine oil
warning lamp warning must not be ignored.
Continuing the journey while the symbol is
displayed could lead to engine damage.
X
Wheel-changing tool kit: check that the
jack is working and make sure you have the
lug wrench, a robust tow cable and a folding
spade in the vehicle.
X
Wheels and tires: check the tire tread
depth and tire pressure.
X
Check for damage and remove any foreign
objects, e.g. small stones, from the
wheels/tires.
X
Replace any missing valve caps.
X
Replace dented or damaged wheels.
X
Carry a sound spare wheel.
Checklist after driving off-road
G
WARNING
If you notice sudden significant vibrations or
unusual handling performance or if you
suspect that damage has occurred to the
vehicle, you should activate the hazard
warning lamps, gently reduce speed and
carefully head for an area that is located at a
safe distance from the road.
Check the tires and the underside of the
vehicle for damage. If the vehicle seems
unsafe, have the vehicle towed away to the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer
to be repaired.
Driving over rough terrain places greater
demands on your vehicle than driving on
normal roads. After driving off-road, check
the vehicle. This allows you to detect damage
promptly and reduce the risk of an accident
to yourself and other road users.
X
Shift the transfer case to HIGH
( Y page 145).
X
Disengage the differential locks
( Y page 148).
X
Clean the headlamps and rear lights and
check for damage.
X
Clean the front and rear license plates.
X
Clean the wheels and tires with a water jet
and remove any foreign objects.
X
Clean the wheels, tires, wheel arches and
the vehicle underside with a water jet;
check for any foreign objects and damage.
X
Check whether twigs or other parts of
plants have become trapped. These
increase the risk of fire and can damage
fuel pipes, brake hoses or the rubber
bellows of the axle joints and propeller
shafts.
X
After the trip, examine without fail the
entire undercarriage, wheels, tires, brakes,
bodywork structure, steering, chassis and
exhaust system for damage.